rehash

1 of 2

verb

re·​hash (ˌ)rē-ˈhash 

rehashed; rehashing; rehashes

transitive verb

1

: to talk over or discuss again

2

: to present or use again in another form without substantial change or improvement

rehash

2 of 2

noun

re·​hash ˈrē-ˌhash 

1

: something that is rehashed

2

: the action or process of rehashing

Examples of rehash in a Sentence

Verb

You're just rehashing the same argument all over again.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

But with so many familiar faces from the earlier A Different World onscreen, rehashing so much of their familiar dynamics, the new spinoff-sequel-reboot thing might appear upon first impression like more of the same. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Allen's court brief for the appeal rehashes evidence excluded from trial, including a defense strategy claiming their deaths were part of an ancient ritual. — Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2026

Noun

Jared Curtis, quarterback, Vanderbilt No, this is not going to be a rehash of our Quarterback Tiers — there are players at other positions who are very interesting as well. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The best versions of these aren’t strictly rehashes of the original game. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for rehash

• backlash
• chumash
• eyelash
• moustache
• mustache
• noncash
• potash
• whiplash
• ash
• bash
• brash
• cache

Kids Definition

rehash

verb

re·​hash

(ˈ)rē-ˈhash

: to present or use (as an argument) again in another form without much change or improvement

rehash

ˈrē-ˌhash

noun